King James Version
Luke 20:23 in the King James Version says “But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?” — study this verse from Luke chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?”
Luke 20:23 · KJV
And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly : truly: or, of a truth
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“their”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“unto”
G4314a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
“their”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“tempt ye”
G3985to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
This verse is found in the book of Luke. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Luke 20:23 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Luke 20:23 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge